Reagent carriers for fluidic systems
AssigneeHelixBind, Inc.
InventorsAlon Singer, Ranjit Prakash, David Steinmiller
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Abstract
Fluidic systems and reagent carriers suitable for storing reagents in a desirable manner are generally provided. In some embodiments, a reagent carrier stores a liquid film comprising a solid reagent and/or stores different reagents in different locations. In some embodiments, a fluidic system comprises a reagent carrier constrained such that it comprises an elongated axis positioned within 30° of a vertical axis of the fluidic reservoir.
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A reagent carrier for use in a fluidic system, comprising:
- a carrier body;
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- a liquid film disposed on at least a portion of the carrier body, wherein:
- the liquid film comprises a solid reagent, and
- the liquid film is substantially free of water.
A fluidic system, comprising:
- a fluidic reservoir comprising a vertical axis;
- a reagent carrier positioned in the fluidic reservoir, wherein:
- the reagent carrier comprises a carrier body comprising an elongated portion extending along an elongated axis and one or more protrusions extending from the elongated portion, and
- the fluidic reservoir constrains the reagent carrier such that the elongated axis forms an angle of 30° or less with the vertical axis of the fluidic reservoir.
A fluidic system, comprising:
- a fluidic reservoir;
- a reagent carrier positioned in the fluidic reservoir, wherein the reagent carrier comprises a carrier body comprising a first well and a second well;
- a first film comprising a first reagent disposed in at least a portion of the first well;
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- a second film comprising a second reagent disposed in at least a portion of the second well, wherein the second reagent is different from the first reagent.
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